We have a holiday get together every year at my daycare, and
it is always heartwarming and exciting to have so many alumni and their
families join us.
This year was especially meaningful since at one moment in
the festivities there were six former students who are now in college.
One of my moms brought this to my attention and before I could
move to join them, one of them turned and called to me.
They wanted to share part of a conversation they were
having. There was consensus that having been in my day care had truly changed
their lives. They each wondered where they would be if they had not had this
experience.
They agreed that the experience had given them a great deal of
confidence that they could achieve whatever they set out to do.
They had all felt loved and respected for who they were,
with emphasis on their intelligence. They commented on how respectfully they
were treated, the high standards expected of them and the message that they
could achieve any goal they set for themselves.
I was truly blown away by their unwavering belief that their
current successes came from their early experiences.
I have never started any year with a list of resolutions,
but instead, when I believe in a philosophy, I adopt it for life. I think this
approach can work for everyone.
For all of you, I hope your experience of reading my blog
and possibly also reading my parenting book, has given you the knowledge that
the most important gift you can give your child, not just for next year, but
for life, is self-confidence, great coping skills, clear boundaries and guidelines,
and a belief in their intelligence and ability to accomplish whatever they set
out to do!
That is the most important gift you can give them!
I missed talking to you and am delighted to be back!
Happy and healthy 2016!
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